ICC honours Tony Lantry with Centenary Medal

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has honoured Mr Tony Lantry for his contribution to the game by presenting him with an ICC Centenary Medal before play on day two of the 3 Mobile Test.

Mr Lantry was among nine New South Wales cricket volunteers to receive a medal from Cricket Australia Chairman and ICC Director Jack Clarke.

“Volunteers are the lifeblood of our sport and it is wonderful that the ICC have chosen to highlight their contribution through the ICC Centenary Volunteer Medal,” Mr Clarke said.

“Not only is this recognition for the 50 worthy winners of the medal nationally, but recognition for the thousands upon thousands of volunteers who contribute to making cricket Australia’s favourite sport.”

Nominations for the Australian ICC Volunteer Medals were gathered from across Australian cricket and aim to recognise volunteers who have made a significant contribution to cricket both past and present, from the grassroots levels up to those volunteers involved with the elite level.

Mr Lantry was nominated for the major role he played in the success of the successful Greater Public Schools (GPS) cricket system that has been a fundamental part of the NSW Schools structure.

The College community was delighted to learn of Mr Lantry's award. "Tony is without doubt a very worthy recipient of this internationally presented medal, and I congratulate him on this great honour," said Headmaster Mr Ross Tarlinton.

Mr Lantry retired from teaching at St Joseph's College at the end of 2009, after 50 years of dedicated service.